Anishinabek Educational Institute celebrates 25 years
By Marci Becking LONDON, Ont. — Thousands of students have graduated from the Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) in the 25 years since its doors opened...
Wiikwemkoong ogoki learning apps go live
By Rick Garrick WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY — Wiikwemkoong Anishinaabemowin Kinoomaagewin highlighted its Moose 101 Anishinaabemowin language app featuring the different parts of a moose during...
Anishinabek Nation celebrates fourth Treaties Recognition Week
CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION (November 4, 2019) – The Anishinabek Nation kicked off the fourth Treaties Recognition Week by hosting Treaty Education Sessions...
Biidaaban Community Service-Learning helps future teachers study MMIWG Final Report
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— A Nipissing University program benefits the Indigenous community while helping students give back. Christine Benoit is the Biidaaban Community...
A letter to teachers on treaty education
Dear Fellow Educators, Treaty Education week is fast approaching. Treaties Recognition Week is the first week of November every year. The week was introduced in...
First Nations-led study yields new digital tools to promote economic growth and employment
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— A group of seven First Nations in southwestern Ontario is getting a new set of digital tools to help...
Kinoomaagewin: Student chooses program based on cultural supports
By Kelly Crawford BAAWAATING — Student chooses educational journey based on cultural supports and programming that will support change for his community. Quinn Meawasige, citizen...
M’Chigeeng First Nation expands Ngwaaganak Program
By Kelly Crawford M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION— Lakeview School is expanding their Anishinaabemowin Immersion Program. Ngwaaganak has expanded to another grade this year at Lakeview School....
Lakeview School’s Grade 8 class contributes to the restoration of M’Chigeeng Creek
By Maren Kasunich M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION— In early September, Lakeview School’s Grade 8 class spent the day with Manitoulin Streams in the M’Chigeeng Creek. The...
Fort William First Nation celebrate grand opening of The Family Centre
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Fort William celebrated the grand opening of The Fort William Family Centre on Sept. 21 with a...
The road less travelled
In a remote community on Manitoulin Island, Chris Mara, OCT, encourages students to take risks, make mistakes and find their own paths. By Stuart Foxman...
University teaches shared stories of Nbisiing Aanishinaabeg
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – The class was held at Nbisiing Secondary School on Nipissing First Nation. Professor of History 1006 –...
Libraries prepare to celebrate First Nations Public Library Week in Ontario
SUDBURY, ONTARIO – The theme for the 19th annual First Nations Public Library Week (FNPLW) celebration is Revitalizing Indigenous Languages. Libraries across the Province of...
Autumn Peltier going to the United Nations to share her message about water
By Marci Becking Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner, Autumn Peltier, is headed to the United Nation Secretary-General’s Climate Action Summit this week in New York...
Celebrate with First Nations Public Libraries Sept. 29 – Oct. 5
First Nations Public Library Week 2019 KETTLE AND STONY POINT FIRST NATION – (September 18, 2019) – The 19th annual First Nations Public Library Week...